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🌟 BitRock Capital at Abu Dhabi FinTech Week 2024 🌟 What an incredible experience at Abu Dhabi FinTech Week 2024! 🙌 We had the privilege of connecting with some of the brightest minds in the fintech ecosystem—innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. The event showcased cutting-edge technologies, dynamic discussions, and insightful panels on the future of digital finance, blockchain, and AI. A huge thank you to Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) for organizing such a well-curated event and providing a platform for collaboration and growth. 🚀 It was amazing to meet new friends, strengthen existing relationships, and explore exciting opportunities in the fintech space. From exploring new trends to discussing how we can continue to drive innovation together, it was a week filled with inspiration and possibilities. Here are some highlights from our journey! 📸✨ Looking forward to staying connected with the incredible people we met and seeing how the future of fintech continues to evolve. 🚀 #BitRockCapital #FinTech #AbuDhabiFinTechWeek #Innovation #Blockchain #VentureCapital #FutureOfFinance #Networking #ADGM #FinTechEcosystem

CryptoWeekly is proud to announce the latest fundraising deals in #Web3! Suilend secured $4M in Undisclosed Funding with support by Delphi Ventures and Figment Capital. Suilend is a decentralized lending protocol on the Sui blockchain. It was built by Save (formerly Solend). Haven1 obtained $4.60M in a Private Token Sale with assistance by Animoca Brands. Haven1 is the REKT-resistant EVM Layer 1 blockchain, engineered to address the critical challenges of security and liquidity in Web3. Slise raised an undisclosed amount in M&A Funding with help by W3M Ventures. Slise is a Web3-native programmatic advertising platform that focuses on privacy-preserving, blockchain-based ad services. It enables advertisers to target users of dApps using on-chain wallet data, such as transaction history and holdings, instead of traditional cookies or Web2 identifiers. Spexi acquired $11.50M in Series A Funding with support by Blockchange Ventures. Spexi is an innovative platform that leverages drone technology to provide ultra-high-resolution aerial imagery for a variety of applications. The project is centered around its Fly-to-Earn model, which incentivizes drone pilots to capture and upload imagery using their drones. Torram secured an undisclosed amount in Strategic Funding with MH Ventures providing assistance. Torram is a system of AI-enhanced decentralized oracle networks, decentralized unified APIs, and decentralized indexers that enable Bitcoin developers to unlock the true potential of the Bitcoin dApp ecosystem. interlace.money raised $10M in Extended Series B Funding with support by BitRock Capital. Interlace is a financial technology company offering enterprise-level fund management solutions. Its services include cross-border, cross-currency, and cross-system fund transfers for sectors such as Web3, cross-border e-commerce, and B2B trade. Scrypted Inc obtained $1.50M in Pre-Seed Funding with help by a16z crypto. The Inori Network (by Scrypted) is being developed as a platform to support emerging Autonomous AI Agents. Initially, it will operate as a centralized service, integrating with Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain networks through native tokens. Fiamma secured $4M in Seed Funding with support by Astera Ventures and Sats Ventures. Fiamma is a verification network specializing in zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to secure and integrate blockchain ecosystems. The Binary Holdings raised $5M in Strategic Funding with assistance by ABO Digital. The Binary Holdings is a Web3 infrastructure provider for the telecoms sector in emerging economies. Midas acquired $5M in Grant Funding with help by Oasis. Midas is an asset tokenization platform that facilitates the exposure to institutional-grade assets on-chain. Investors can access investment-grade securities on-chain, leveraging the full suite of dApps via a permissionless ERC-20 token. Congratulations to everyone! Looking forward to the next round. #investment #capital #money #crypto

🚀 Join Us for the Webinar: "AI Revolution: The Smart Era of Enterprise Services" 🚀 We at BitRock Capital are excited to host an exclusive webinar on December 12, 2024, Thursday, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (China Time). The webinar will be conducted in Chinese. We’ll be joined by an expert panel featuring: Roby Chen, Founder of DaoCloud Shaobin Weng, Co-Founder of Lingxi Xu Wang, Founder of Smart Insight During this insightful session, we’ll explore four critical topics in the evolving landscape of AI and enterprise services: 1. What are the current trends in AGI/LLM development, and how do AI advancements differ between China and the U.S.? 2. How is AI reshaping enterprise services? What changes are we seeing in both underlying technologies and business models? 3. How do we envision the future of large model companies vs. application companies, and where are the boundaries? 4. What does the future hold for AI-native SaaS and embedded AI SaaS? Which path should businesses choose? This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from some of the leading voices in the AI and enterprise tech space! 🌟 🔍 Scan the QR code to register and secure your spot! Looking forward to seeing you there! #AI #AGI #LLM #EnterpriseTech #Webinar #BitRockCapital #AIRevolution #BusinessInnovation #SaaS #AIinBusiness #SmartEnterprise #ChinaAI

We're thrilled to share that our CEO and Founding Partner, Alfred Shang, represented BitRock Capital at Hong Kong FinTech Week on October 28, where he joined an insightful panel on “Expanding the HK-GBA Fintech Horizon.” Moderated by Sarah Wong, Asia Journalist at Thomson Reuters, the panel also featured esteemed industry leaders: Daniel Chan, Head of Greater Bay Area at HSBC, and Banco Yiu, Assistant General Manager at Bank of China (Hong Kong). The panelists highlighted the evolving fintech landscape, where Hong Kong’s role as a financial hub sets the foundation for new innovations: 1. HK’s Mature Financial Ecosystem: Leveraging its advanced financial services and established legal systems, Hong Kong is poised to be a launchpad for startups targeting global markets. 2. GBA & Cross-Border Growth: With growing integration in e-payments (eCNY, FPS) and robust e-commerce in Guangdong (CAGR 38%), cross-border B2B solutions and Asia-based stablecoins are becoming increasingly vital. 3. Empowering Startups: From PayMe’s integration across 34M merchants globally to Linklogis leveraging HK's capital markets, Hong Kong offers a strategic ecosystem for fintech talent and ambitious startups. 4. Pioneering Web3: While GBA develops robust fintech foundations, Hong Kong remains at the frontier of Web3—a space for innovation where HK can uniquely add value. Alfred also touched on the cultural dimension: Hong Kong, like Silicon Valley, is home to visionary entrepreneurs, inspiring local talent to take risks and drive global impact. 🚀 With the combined strength of GBA’s scale and HK’s unique assets, the region is ready to lead the next wave of fintech innovation. #HKFintechWeek #BitRockCapital #Fintech #GBA #Innovation #HongKong

🚀 Celebrating Hong Kong FinTech Week with BitRock Capital! 🚀 BitRock Capital was thrilled to host two exciting events during Hong Kong Fintech Week 2024, bringing together leaders, innovators, and investors in the digital asset and Web 3 spaces. 1️⃣ Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) – October 24-25, 2024 As the Web 3 venture partner of Cyberport Hong Kong, BitRock Capital was proud to be part of the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum and the judge of Web 3 Demo Day. On October 25th, we co-hosted a networking cocktail event that offered an amazing platform for industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors to connect and discuss the future of Web 3 and digital assets. 2️⃣ Private Dinner with Sygnum Bank – October 30, 2024 To mark Sygnum Bank’s expansion into Hong Kong, we co-hosted a private dinner with Sygnum Bank on October 30th. It was a fantastic evening of market insights, discussions on Sygnum’s latest developments, and valuable networking with peers in the digital asset investment community. A big thank you to everyone who joined us! We’re grateful for your support and look forward to driving further innovation together. #BitRockCapital #HKFintechWeek #CyberportVentureCapitalForum #SygnumBank #Web3 #DigitalAssets #HongKong #Networking #Innovation

Excited for Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024 (#HKFTW24)? We know we are! Organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB), Invest Hong Kong, and appointed event organiser Finoverse, #HKFTW24 is shaping up to be incredible. BitRock's partner, Alfred Shang, will be speaking at the Main Conference at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from October 28-29 – he’d love to see you there! This year, he’s excited to share his unique perspective on "Expanding the Hong Kong-GBA FinTech Horizon." Alfred will dive into leveraging Hong Kong's financial ties to position the GBA as a global FinTech hub, discussing how market participants can utilize the GBA's expertise to expand into other Asian markets and strategies for attracting global talent to the region. Join Alfred and over 35,000 other FinTech professionals at #HKFTW24! Get your pass here (and use code HKFTW24SPEAKER for 10% off): https://lnkd.in/gCRVusuC Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) | Invest Hong Kong | FintechHK | Hong Kong FinTech Week | Finoverse #FintechHK #fintech #HK #hongkong #FSTB #HKFTW #HKFTW24 #HKFinTechWeek #innovation #technology #AI #blockchain #digitalassets #GreenTech #payment #WealthTech #InsurTech #InvestTech

🚀 Excited to introduce the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) happening on October 24-25, 2024! BitRock Capital is proud to be the Web 3 venture partner of Cyberport Hong Kong and will co-host a networking cocktail event on October 25th from 5:50 PM to 7:00 PM at Cyberport 3. Join us for an evening of connections and insights! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dCgEvsrV. Looking forward to meeting everyone there!

🚀 Meet the Founder: Alvin Kwock, OneDegree 🚀 In BitRock Capital’s latest "Meet the Founder", Alvin Kwock, founder of OneDegree, shares his journey of transforming the insurance industry. OneDegree combines AI, Web3, and cybersecurity to offer innovative products like pet insurance and digital asset coverage, capturing 88% of Hong Kong’s pet insurance market and 80% of the virtual asset trading platform market. With a strong focus on risk prevention and leveraging technology, OneDegree is expanding globally, recently setting up operations in the Middle East. Alvin's advice to entrepreneurs? Innovate across sectors and embrace AI responsibly. #InsurTech #CyberSecurity #AI #Web3 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #OneDegree #BitRockCapital #FinTech

We're excited to be a Champion of Global Fast Track 2024! We're looking for innovative FinTechs like you who are driving cutting-edge innovations and solutions in digital banking, digital assets, personal finance apps, insurance claims streamlining, big data analytics, etc. Want to connect with us, gain incredible exposure, scale your business in Asia, and unlock investment opportunities? Apply to the Global Fast Track Programme today! Find out more and apply online: https://lnkd.in/gFUTXN5s Organisers: Invest Hong Kong | FintechHK | Finoverse #FintechHK #fintech #HK #hongkong #GFT #GFT24 #GlobalFastTrack #innovation #technology #startups #funding #investors #networking #HKFTW #hongkongfintechweek  

🌟 BitRock Capital at EPiC 2024: Pioneering Innovation in Asia! 🌏 We are thrilled to have been part of the extraordinary EPiC 2024 competition, hosted by the HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. EPiC is a unique, worldwide competition that empowers global startups to expand their footprints into Asia, leveraging extensive networks and tailored support from Hong Kong’s largest innovation ecosystem. 🚀 EPiC 2024 Key Highlights: - 600+ applications from innovative startups - 80% non-local contestants from around the globe - Representation from 47 economies - USD 240K in cash prizes awarded - US$45M target investment from top investors For one day in Hong Kong, 60 seconds in an elevator is all it takes to disrupt Asia's industries. The Grand Finale, held on April 26, 2024, at the iconic sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck, showcased the brightest minds in FinTech, MobilityTech, and PropTech. 🎉 Congratulations to the Winners: FinTech: Bizbaz - Intelligent Finance. MobilityTech: tozero (also the Overall Champion) PropTech: RoboticPlus.AI (大界机器人).AI Each of the top 12 finalists received a cash prize of US$10,000, with additional prizes for the category winners and the EPiC 2024 Champion. The champion also walked away with 1,100,000 Asia Miles and an additional US$60,000! We at BitRock Capital were honored to be invited as judges and to witness the exceptional talent and groundbreaking ideas. Our involvement with EPiC underscores our commitment to nurturing innovation and accelerating businesses in the world's fastest-growing region. #EPiC2024 #Innovation #Startups #HongKong #BitRockCapital #HKSTP #FinTech #MobilityTech #PropTech #AsiaInnovation